Robert Evans LeeRobert Evans Lee, "Bobby", passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at 9:47 AM at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lee, and parents Llewellyn Gallent Lee and Hilda Norton Lee. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bobbye Lynn and Wedge Barthe; stepson and wife, Reubin and Tara Gourley; step daughter and husband, Rachel and Ricky Norton; grandchildren, Braylon and Evan Barthe, Drew Gourley, Erin Gourley Carraway and husband Brandon, and PatRick and Thatch Norton; also, by his sister and brother-in-law, Steve and Barbara Lee Kirby and nieces and nephews. Known for his dedication to family, friends and community, he will be greatly missed. The avid photographer, he was always at the ready, camera in hand taking pictures capturing many great baseball moments of his grandchildren and great niece. Bobby also served his community as Past Worshipful Master at Central Lodge # 444 volunteering countless hours toward helping others in his 50 plus years as a member of the Masonic Lodge. Bobby was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a graduate of Baker High and attended LSU. He retired from the Department of Agriculture after 30 years of dedicated service. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst East, 11000 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge on Sunday, April 12, 2015, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Monday, April 13, 2015 from 12 noon to 2:00 pm with funeral services at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. A Masonic service will be held on Sunday at 7 pm. Pallbearers will be Christopher Israel, Dean Kirby, Drew Gourley, Christopher Orr, Thatch Norton and Michael Zaruba. Honorary pallbearers will be PatRick Norton and Kade Kirby.
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